Caption

Bronze coin from Pantikapaion depicting the Dioscuri caps (iconographic) and a Satyr's head (iconographic); motifs include Black Sea and cornucopia (iconographic). Obverse: head of a bearded Satyr in an ivy wreath facing left. Reverse: cornucopia, Dioscuri caps topped with stars on the sides, inscription below them. Satyr (mythology); Dioscuri (mythology). 4th quarter of the 2nd century BC, Cimmerian Bosporus, Pantikapaion. Coin; weight 3.92 g; diameters 16.8 mm and 16.2 mm. Maker: Terlecki, Ignatius (1860–1916).

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Keywords

Bronze coin Pantikapaion depicting Dioscuri caps iconographic Satyr's head motifs include Black Sea cornucopia Obverse head bearded Satyr ivy wreath facing left Reverse Dioscuri caps topped stars sides inscription them Satyr mythology Dioscuri 4th quarter 2nd century BC Cimmerian Bosporus Pantikapaion Coin weight 3.92 g diameters 16.8 mm 16.2 mm Maker Terlecki Ignatius 1860–1916 round dark metal object worn raised relief showing left-facing human profile textured hair facial features object displays patina shades dark gray black hints brown muted gold set white background.